Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County, announced on October 18 it will host a series of discussion events entitled Understanding Democracy. A series of invited speakers will be hosted by the board of Thomas Jefferson Gardens. The first of the free events will be held Sunday, October 31, beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens Welcome Center.

Randy Evans, Executive Director of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, will be the first speaker in the series. The public is invited to attend.